03.16.26
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Police & Paramedic Summer Youth Program Applications Are NOW OPEN!

📅 Dates: July 6 – July 17, 2026

🕗 Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🆓 Cost: Completely FREE!

The New Castle County Police and Paramedics invite you to participate in a career-focused Summer Youth Program that offers an inside look at law enforcement and emergency medical services. 🚔🚑

Participants will gain hands-on training, classroom instruction, and mentorship from experienced professionals. This exciting two-week program is packed with education, real-world experience, and fun!

📢 Applications are due by May 1, 2026.

⬇️ Apply here:

https://forms.gle/x48XtPpgyJdzgmEGA

❓ Questions?

📞 302-395-8050

📧 psyouthprogram@newcastlede.gov

03.14.26
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GOLD ALERT ISSUED FOR MISSING WILMINGTON WOMAN-KRISTIN WILLS

(Wilmington, DE 19807) The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for 46-year-old Kristin Wills.

Kristin was last seen in the unit block of Presidential Drive in Greenville Place Apartments, around 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Despite extensive efforts, Officers have been unable to locate or contact Kristin, and there is concern for her health and safety.

Kristin is described as a white female, 5’11”, 150lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. While her destination is unknown, she may be in the Chadds Ford area. Kristin may be operating a gold 1994 Buick Roadmaster with Delaware registration 306268. 

Anyone with information regarding Kristin’s whereabouts is urged to contact the New Castle County Police Department at (302) 573-2800 or call 911 immediately.

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03.09.26
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HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD SUSPECT ARRESTED

On Monday, March 9, 2026, detectives with the New Castle County Division of Police, along with deputies from the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the 800 block of Elk Mills Road in Cecil County, Maryland, regarding the location of wanted subject Richard Kirchner.

The investigation into Kirchner began in January 2026, when officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the Pepper Ridge community about a contractor wanted in multiple home-improvement fraud cases.

Following his arrest, Kirchner was transported to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, where he is awaiting extradition back to Delaware.

Please refer to the link below for additional information regarding that incident:

HOME IMPROVEMENT FRAUD SUSPECT WANTED